der Giftzahn
Translation
fang, poison fang
Examples
Die Kobra zeigte ihre Giftzähne.
The cobra showed its fangs.
Der Giftzahn der Spinne ist klein.
The spider's fang is small.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) + to have + Giftzähne (subject) has fangs The snake has Giftzähne.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none common.
Etymology
A compound of 'Gift' (poison) and 'Zahn' (tooth).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'poison tooth'. Picture a tooth ('Zahn') that injects poison ('Gift').